2004 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Dieci X Anni, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy blanc-de-blancs and a powerful

and a powerful

and the Clos de la Cave des Ducs is the epitome of perfectly balanced Volnay not massive but with an exquisite delicacy of red and black fruit and great persistence

The 2011 Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru is missing a little cohesion on the nose

In classical Pol Roger style

Truly a classic wine despite the sumptuous aspect of the fruit in 2003 there is nonetheless a real sense of elegance

2004 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Dieci X Anni, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy blanc-de-blancs and a powerfulMaturing mid ruby with only a very narrow, orange tinged rim. This is what Barolo is about: cherry, earth undergrowth and hints of dried fruit, which do not take the upper hand. Lovely supple, tangy fruit that hasnt lost any of its lustre, perfectly balanced with chewy tannins. Already impossible to resist, but not nearly at its peak. Drink 2020 2046 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson. com (November 2015)